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Jonathan D and Mark C Lewis Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Coconut Grove, Florida · EIN 650330579

Jonathan D and Mark C Lewis Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Coconut Grove, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.3 million in 52 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $2.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $7.6 million the year before.

46% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$7.6 million54$140 million
2024$9.3 million52$168 million

How to apply

Jonathan D and Mark C Lewis Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Jonathan D and Mark C Lewis Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida17$3.9 million
West Virginia5$3.0 million
Colorado8$681,003
New York3$530,000
Oregon2$515,000
District of Columbia3$408,000
California7$204,000
Washington1$30,000
North Carolina2$25,000
Connecticut1$14,000

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 52 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Farms Work Wonders Corporation
Wardensville, WV
Expand opportunities for appalachian youth so they grow to reach their greatest potential$2.7 million
Hope Community Center Inc
Apopka, FL
General support$1.2 million
The Social Equity Through Education Alliance Inc
Sarasota, FL
General support$954,970
Engage Florida Civic Fund Inc
Miami, FL
General support$500,000
Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center Inc
New York, NY
Youth program general support$500,000
Oregon Health & Science University Foundation
Portland, OR
General operations support for the lewis scholars program to recruit the next generation of young scientist researchers, with a special focus on young women and under-represented minorities$500,000
Arts for Learning Miami Inc
Miami, FL
General operations support for the lewis arts studio to provide low-income students with high level arts instruction and the opportunity to experience local art and explore career pathways$462,000
Youth Action Fund Inc
Pompano Beach, FL
General support$300,000
Florida Rising Together Inc
Miami, FL
General support$250,000
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
Aspen, CO
Hallam lake visitor center and nature preserve$226,667
Alliance for Youth Organizing
Washington, DC
Engage miami civic foundation$200,000
The Management Center
Washington, DC
General support$200,000
Aspen Community Foundation
Basalt, CO
Youth in nature$174,075
American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia Foundation Inc
Charleston, WV
Appalachian queer youth summit$135,000
Aspen Community Foundation
Basalt, CO
Colorado youth empowerment alliance$125,261
Tides Center
Los Angeles, CA
Dream defenders education fund$100,000
WV Can't Wait Mutual Aid
Charleston, WV
Youth training and accompaniment; folk reporters$75,000
Prism FL Inc
Pompano Beach, FL
General support$65,000
English in Action
Basalt, CO
General support$50,000
Hope Community Center Inc
Apopka, FL
Moms for hope$50,000
Lost River Trails Coalition Inc
Mathias, WV
Wvdoh recreational trails project$50,000
Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association - Rfmba
Aspen, CO
General support$50,000
Barry University Inc
Miami Shores, FL
Seeds of hope program$30,000
Cultureseed
White Salmon, WA
Junior guides/outdoor economy strategic program development$30,000
5 Point Film Festival
Carbondale, CO
Screening in rifle, middle school education week, and general support$25,000
Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
General support$25,000
Children's Golf Foundation Inc
West Palm Beach, FL
General support$25,000
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO
Documentary exploration awards$25,000
Wilderness Youth Project Inc
Santa Barbara, CA
Wyp program$23,000
Wilderness Youth Project Inc
Santa Barbara, CA
Sea league program$23,000
Las Semillas Inc
Orlando, FL
General support$20,000
Neo Philanthropy Inc
New York, NY
Youth engagement fund$20,000
Zebra Youth Inc
Orlando, FL
General support$20,000
Dogs in Crisis Inc
Homestead, FL
Redland dog sanctuary$19,000
Channel Islands Restoration
Santa Barbara, CA
Restoring habitat on santa cruz island$15,000
Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest
Portland, OR
General support$15,000
Junior Achievement of Greater Miami Inc
North Miami, FL
General support$15,000
Soundcheck Prevention Network
Asheville, NC
General support$15,000
Wilton Pride Inc
Wilton, CT
General support$14,000
Jump Generation
Miami, FL
General support$11,321

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Jonathan D and Mark C Lewis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Jonathan D and Mark C Lewis Foundation Inc give?

$9.3 million in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs Jonathan D and Mark C Lewis Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Mark Lewis (Chair/Treasurer/Director), Dania de la Vega (Director), Paul Pugliese (Director) and Paul Yandura (Ceo/Secretary/Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Jonathan D and Mark C Lewis Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, community development and education.

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